February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
151 citations,
May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
40 citations,
April 2018 in “Endocrine” PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.
7 citations,
March 2019 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
3 citations,
September 2023 in “International journal of impotence research” Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, mental, and physical issues, needing more research for solutions.
15 citations,
September 2014 in “PloS one” The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Men with lower education levels are more likely to have erectile dysfunction if they have coronary artery disease.
March 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” Higher SRD5A2 expression predicts better response to finasteride in treating urinary symptoms.
32 citations,
March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
11 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
November 2023 in “European heart journal” Finasteride improves heart function and balance in aging and obese male rats by reducing oxidative stress.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
16 citations,
December 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Markers” Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.
15 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
5 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
17 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.
9 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Quick, selective detection of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma developed.
4 citations,
November 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride is safe for hair loss treatment and doesn't increase high-grade prostate cancer risk.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “PubMed” Baldness score can't be used to predict prostate size.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Surgical hair replacement is a viable option for male pattern baldness when done with proper planning and realistic expectations.
88 citations,
February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
62 citations,
June 2015 in “Sexually Transmitted Infections” Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.
26 citations,
December 2016 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
25 citations,
May 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride reduces corpus cavernosum weight but doesn't affect erectile response in rats.
24 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
21 citations,
January 2021 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
14 citations,
January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
9 citations,
October 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for preventing and treating prostate cancer.